Yesterday marked a powerful and emotional milestone as Creative Homes officially broke ground on the 2026 Minneapolis St. Jude Dream Home® Showplace in our North Star Community of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. More than just the start of construction, the event symbolized the beginning of something much greater, a community coming together to make a life-changing impact. In partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, this home will help support the mission of advancing research and treatment for children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
The groundbreaking brought together Creative Homes team members, trade partners, and supporters, all united by a shared purpose. What made the day especially impactful was hearing directly from one parent of a St. Jude patient. Their story was a powerful reminder of why this home matters. They spoke about the care, compassion, and hope their family experienced through St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and how support from initiatives like the Dream Home Showplace truly changes lives. It was a moment that grounded everyone in attendance and reinforced the importance of the mission.
One of the most meaningful parts of this journey is Creative Homes’ commitment to becoming a St. Jude “Zero Hero.”This means the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home® Showplace is being built at zero cost to the charity, made possible through the generosity of trade partners, vendors, and supporters who have donated their time, materials, and expertise. Because of this incredible effort, every dollar donated goes directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, helping fund critical research and life-saving treatments for children battling cancer. Families never receive a single bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food so they can focus entirely on helping their child heal.
And the best part, it’s not too late to get involved. Every donation, big or small, truly makes a difference. Every contribution helps bring hope to families and moves us one step closer to ending childhood cancer. Together, we can turn generosity into impact and help ensure that no child and family fights alone.
Want to be part of something bigger? It’s not too late to make an impact. Learn how to donate and support the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital today. Every contribution no matter the size, helps bring hope to families and moves us closer to a future where no child has to fight cancer alone. Learn more here.
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The building process was so fun and easy; every week it was so exciting to see progress on our home. The design studio made for an easy experience when picking all the materials for our home. From start to completion, their attention to detail was phenomenal. Creative Homes has a solid team of experts and were always there to answer any question we would have. There is no doubt that I would recommend Creative Homes to anyone building a home.
Building a home with Creative is more than a process of building a house. Its the people you get to meet, work with and get to know along the way. And Creative knows the right people to have in the right position.
This is the second home we have built and after the horrible experience we had the first time, I said we would never do it again. Thankfully, our experience with Creative Homes was the exact opposite. We have had a wonderful experience with the quality and detail of the home and everyone we have met from Creative Homes.
